System 57 Quick Start Guide    05701-M-5026 MAN0839 Issue 1 
 
x 3
EOL 
5.1k 
+ 
- 
-
+
IN- 
23 
21 
IN+ 
Fuse 
Safety Barrier 
e.g. MTL 728 
Detectors 
Safe Area
Hazardous Area 
5704 Hex Card 
 
 
 
 
Notes: 1. Earth Leakage must not be used with single or dual barriers since the 0V is 
connected to IS ground. If earth leakage is required an isolating barrier must be used. 
The diagram shows the detector connections for Channel 1. Channel 2, 3 and 4 connections 
are similar and their terminal connection numbers are shown in section 7. 
2. A suitable barrier specification is a 28V 300 ohm Shunt Barrier with 50mA minimum 
current capability for short circuit survival. 
 
Fire Card Link Settings: 
 
LK150- Earth Leakage Fault Detection Enable.  
 
Default position 1 to 2 to disable detection. Link 2 to 3 to enable the earth leakage detection 
circuit. IMPORTANT: This link should be set on one fire card only and usually the card 
connected to the Fire Status Panel. 
 
LK101, 201, 301, 401-  I.S. Input Compatibility. 
 
Individual setting for inputs 1 to 4 respectively. Default position 1 to 2 for normal operation. 
Link 2 to 3 when using an external I.S. barrier. 
 
8.8.4 Separately Powered Detectors 
Separately powered detectors (e.g. most IR, UV/IR Flame detectors) require three or four 
wire connections. The detector documentation will indicate the 0V and +24V power 
connections and the positive and negative loop connections. When using flame detectors it 
is common practice to use only one detector per loop input. 
At the System 57 end of the field cables the two detector signal wires should be connected 
to the appropriate channels IN+ and IN- terminals of the Hex Relay Interface Card that is 
attached to the required 5704F Control Card. The loop current always flows from the IN+ 
terminal and returns via the IN- terminal. 
The power for the detector may be sourced from the System 57 power supply or a separate 
field supply, whichever is most appropriate. In small systems, power can be obtained from 
terminals 35 and 36 of the Hex Relay Interface Card, but care must be taken not to exceed 
the maximum backplane current loading of 8A. A separate dc power distribution block is 
recommended. 
For fault monitoring purposes, an end of line (EOL) resistor must be fitted in or after the last 
detector on the loop. The typical value for end of line resistance is 5.1k ohms. 
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